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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

As a horse attached to wagon containing
two men came down Bridge street hill and
started to cross the bridge, the bolt of the
whiilc tree broke and there came near being
a bad accident. Parties near, however,
caught the horse and held him till he was I'M
harnessed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
Challenge Accepted.

am ready to race Fred c. Rhoades at any
time inside of three weeks for three mile
race after this numher of miles are covered
will race him with time for any number OF
miles he may desire. Will meet Mr. khoades
or his hackers at Hotel North any time be-
tween to-day and Friday evening. at O'Clock
prepared to forfeit s25. mean business
Augustus Woods.
John Hersum. hacker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
A recep,iop was rendered by the winches-

A reception was rendered by the Winehes-
ter Union last evening to Messrs. q. A
Robertson. II. b. Capen and Misses tannie
Miller and Stella Barton. Ice cream and
cake were served. followed by toasts and re-
snonces. the further deserved mention OF
which. for lack of space, we postpone unui
tomorrow. As usual all went pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
What For?

Alta certain restaurant in this city lady
sat down To good square meal the other day.
She having finished the waiter passed the tooth
picks With smile that showed she hadn
A tooth in her head the lady eagerly seized a
large handful. The Family Editor says that
,ooth-picks make excellent lamp-lighters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

There was a house warming at the new
house Of Frank Il. knowltun on the Belfast
road Monday evening. II wasa genuine sur
prise party to Mr.. knowlton aud most
pleasant one. Quite large party went from
this city and took several pieces of music
with them Presents, dancing and gener al
good time were the results,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
REAL ESTATE.
Transfers of Real Estate in Kennebec
County

The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec County for the week end
ing, Saturday, Dee. 10:
AUGUsTA.-wm. II. and Rosetta Conant OF Au-
gusta, TO Chas T.. Cummings of said city, land in
Augusta, TO Rosetta and Vim. h. COnant of said
city, land and buildings in Augusta, s7J0; Isaac F.
Thompson of Augusta, 10 Geo. H. strout OF said
city, land in Augusta, sl25; Margaret Wilson OF Aa
gusta to Nesta A. Holt of said city land in Augusta
$50; Geo. VI. stilphen of searsmont, Waldo county,
to James W. Burbank of Augusta, land and build
ALBIoS-Mary A. Runnels of Albion. to
Benjamin F. Wright of waterville, land in Albion
and Chas. h. Runnels of Albion, land in Albion
$500, Chas b. Wellington of Albion, to inhabitants
of said town, land in Albion, s0o.
CHELsEA.-Orrin Kicker of Randolph, 10 Aonzo
Z. Gardner of Chelsea, land in Chelsea $50.
FARMINGDALE-Flora f.. Marson of Gardiner, to
Alice +. Wing of Farmingiale land in Farmingdale
$50.
GARDISER.-Elia Norton of Gardiner, TO Mrs.
Abbie f. Brann of said city, land in Gardiner, sll0
Elizabeth K and Chas. A. White of Gardiner, to
Thomas A. Nolan of said city, land and buildings in
Gardiner, 81 800; oliver l.. Dennison Of Gardiner
to Geo ;. Wifham Of said city, land and buildings
in Gardiner, $685. Ed. W. >panlding OF Gardiner, 10
Rebeeca Ward Of said city, land and buildings in
Gardiner, 5000.
HALLowEII.-sophia h. Gilman of Hallowell, to
Archibald Campbell of said city, land and buildings
in Halloweli, 81 100.
LiTcHrIELD.-Elisha Baker of Litchlcld, to Danl
Campbell of said town. land and buildings in litcf
field, ~, 800
OAKLAND.-Andrew J. Libby of Oakland, to Geo.
b. Youngman Of said town, land in Oakland, 600.
WATERvILLE.-Dan1 Libby of Waterville, to
John Vashon of said town, land in Waferyie, 500;
l.. f.. Thayer of Waterville, to Chas. +. Gray of
said town, one undivided half of u lot of land in
Watervillc, $50.
WINrHRop.-J. T.. Bishop Of Winthrop to James
n Hammond of Wayne, land in Winthrop, $40;
Frank T; Thompson of Turner, Androseoggin eoun-
ty, to John T. Putnam of Winthrop land in Win
throp, Sl75.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
GARDINER.

Preble & Keene have one os the largest
assortments of furniture, carpetings, ETC., on
the kennebec- They rent all three build
ings and portion of another. In the main
store, one floor is devoted to chairs and the
display of carpets, another TO chamber suits,
another to lounges, sofas, and hall furniture
ETC.. thus giving purchasers chance to see
the general effect of the articles to be selected
Another firm that is doing large and pay
ing business here is Z. F. Little When he
has big trade for the people, and it is seldom
that he has not one at least in some of his
numerous lines, he looks out that the public
are informed of this fact. and he does it in
such way to leave no doubt of their
knowledge. Both these firms are firm
believers in liberal advertising and to this,
combined with square liberal dealing with
customers, they owe their extensive business.
II is such firms as these that give place the
reputation for snap and vim SO necessary to
attract outside trade.
Palmer, the veteran fox. hunter secured
the fox yesterday that Blanchard declared
had charmed life
The band managers are progressing finally
with their carnival. The decorations are in
the hands of Harrie Cochrane of Bath who
decorated for them last year and this is
sufficient announcement To assure people that
they will be superior to anything the coli
scum has ever exhibited
4 gondola foated down against the bridge
pier under the draw yesterday, and was Sc
cured by Randolph parties and taken ashore.
z. o. Fickery of Augusta was in town
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

NON<oc tina. are fretful. peevish,
DN~OsNO cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains. or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold BY
J. NJ. Mixer. 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

A turkey supper was partaken of by the
Pensioners of St. Marks Episcopal church
last evening. The rooms were filled and
most agreeable time was enjoyed by all.
Our friend Mr.. Fred. Plaisted testlfies TO
Col. Lambard's skill in welding the carving
knife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Of the good things of this
WNNN life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at 25 and so cents, by
J. Nj Mixer. 1874 Wster street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Lieut.. Bean, Sergeant Fairbanks and Cor
porai Graves are members of committee to
procure suitable place and means for mem
bers of the company to exercise, They have
obtained Meonian hall in which every Mon
day evening the company is to meet There
will follow rifle practice. fencing, individual
squad and company drills, after which there
will be optional exercises and amusements
such as boxing, clubs etc. II will be for
members only. Every man in the company
is pleased with this prospect of passing SO
prOttabv winter evening each week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
REAL ESTATE.


The following are the transfers of real
estate in Lincoln Co., for the week ending
Dec. II:
BoornBAY Mary +. Wylie to Eben +. Lewis,
land and buildings, 81 1850.
MISUNDERSTANDING A. Martin ct al, to Lincoln l..
Butler, land aud buildings, $500.
BRISrOL.-S. Nickerson x sons to e. G. Robbins
Son land and buildings s436 samuel Davis heirs to
Daniel 6. Crtenden, one half of Davis Island, 500
samuel Davis heirs TO Grace CORTLAND, one half
of Davis Island, 500; Thomas Boyd to David &.
Crittenden ct al, Davis Island, 81.
DAMARIsCoTrA.-Mary A.Iiuston TO Joel Huston,
land and buildings, 500
EDGECoMB.-)ohn C. Baker to inhabitants, land
and buildings 800.
NoBLEBoRo. - Edwin l.. Moody to Llewellyn
Dinsmore, land, 5000.
JEFFEBsoN.-Edw q. Meserve to Samuel I.
Jackson land and buildings. 300; Annie D. Jack
son to samuel Knight ct AL land and buildings $3.50.
WALDoBoRo-Cieo. r. Kuhn to Alice A. Well
man, land and buildings 5000; Adcline W. Blaney
to VIM. &. Rogers land and buildings, $3.50, VIM. q.
Rogers to Adrline W. Blaney land and buildings.
800.
WHITEFIELD.-Fessendcn Il. Turner to Abraham
H. Prebe. land $50; Abraham II. freble to FeS-
sender Il. Turner, land 500; Thomas Ward to chas.
Ward, land and buildings, $1,000: Chas. Ward to
Thomas Ward, land and buildings $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Mr. Hiram Clark the carriage manufact-
urer. has received word from Washington
that his combination drop axle wagon has
been granted letters patent. Mr.. Clark's in
vention has already been described.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

All who suffer from coughs. colds, irrita-
ton of the bronchial tubes, OF tendency to
consumption will find in DIR. Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry a remedy as agreeable to the
palate as effectual in removing disease. The
Balsam is pleasant. safe, powerful and
speedy remedy; it is a remedy that cures.
decl2d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The kindergarten sale yesterday was "A
great success. A few articles remain unsold,
which can be purchased at reduced prices to-
day between 2 and +. NJ at the Kinder
gartcn building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

In the Office of Mr.. J. +. Bean on Water
street are to be seen some of the most arts
tcally and well wrought sewing machine
productions One is long banner of blue
silk velvet upon which is embroidered, the
word STANDARD" in script letters, with Il
vine winding aud twiniug through them.
The other article is . scarlet and white satin
dolls dress upon which are stitched moss
rose buds that are so real as to almost de
ceiye Both articles were designed and
stitched by Mr.. Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

A citizen expressed the opinion yesterday
that $500 ought to be expended in putting in
culyerts and grading at the gully extension of
Gage street, and a like amount for similar
purposes at the gully, extension of Chlds
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia, and
kindred ills is the famous California liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t strengthens
as well as cleanses the system, it is easily
taken and perfectly harmless.
dec l3deod&w lm3pur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

ItW you NVVP NN'NV''
20 yes" replied the bland hardware dealer.
Hev We gos any that'll fit that? showing
foot. he having backed into corner for
space to turn it about
..our large sizes are all sold, sir.
The man glowered at this remark, his chm
dropped on his manly breast and he departed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
oet2d&w lychwky

n c\Sov>c Blood Elixir is the only
T\NSSN . Blood Remedy guaran-
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. 1tpuri6es the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
J. NJ. Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
A Problem.

1t is often a problem with some what they
will give certain absent friends
FOR CHRISTMAS.
To these we would say that you can find at
the Journal Office
81 Presents for 81.
and we can assure you if your friend is inter-
ested in Kennebec County or Maine affairs,
YOU cannot send more acceptable present
than years subscription to the Weekly
Kennebec Journal 1t will recall you to
them. not once but fifty-two times during the
wear dtf&w2w50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

]. J. Maher & Go. have placed new and
artistic sign over the entrance to their store.
1t was painted by Randall and speaks we'll
for his skill as a sign painter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The turkey supper this evening at the Uni
yersaist vestry will be served from half past
six until eight O'Clock. The articles remain
inc from the recent sale will be sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The sachct powders made and sold at
Partridge's "Old, reliable" Drug Store under
Granite Hall, are rich and lasting in perfume
and are having big Christmas sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

johnson Percival sent one ton of broken
candy TO one firm at Gardiner this week,
and have orders for several tons more to
different parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Bicknell, the tea man, told the journal
scribe yesterday that he had sold five tons
of coffee and 5000 pounds of tea this year.
Good goods sell well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The economical man is engaged these
frosty mornings in sitting the coal ashes. It's
many dollar that slides through the CRATES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Browns Instant Relief sold at retail in
Norway. during the month of November 81
Norway Medicine Co.
decI2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Know myself by reading the "Science of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
may7d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

There is slcighing at Moose River but
none at the Forks reports a lumberman.
People at Rangeley are enjoying sleghing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

A culvert is reported as washed out on Ok
ford street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The demand for wheel-grease will exceed
the supply if the open weather continues.
oh when can we try the new sleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Co.., the Children. They are es
CNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Ackers English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold BY
}. NJ. Nike. 1874 Water street. druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
gOtal Mlatttrs.

A ..sale-' at the Unitarian church parlors.
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

The new dyspepsia killer---ten mile drives
in the country over the rough roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Look under amusements tomorrow for an
announcement of the play of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14

Painting is being done in front of T..
Rowse's store on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
NORWAY, Me-, Nov. 20, l

NORWAY, Me-, Nov. 20, 1887.
can heartily recommend Browns Instant
Relief" for it always gives perfect satisfaction
and | keep it in the house constantly ready
for immediate use.
W. W. WHITMARsH
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
MARRIED.

In Dresden, Dec II, By Rev. j. A. Aoyelen, MI.
Chas. Goud and Miss May F. Houdlette, both of
Dresden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-14
DIED.

At Newton Centre, Mass, Dec. II, Mrs Elizabeth
B. wife of Hannibel r. Smith, Of Auburn, aged ~
yrs. 10 months.
In Bingham. Dec. TO- Mrs. Susan, wife of D. I.
Thompson, aged 81 years
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-20
New Publications.

MORAL PHILOSOPHY a series of lectures
by Andrew p. Peabody, DID,, LID. Bos-
ton Lee & Shepard. 12mo, 337 PIP. This ex-
able emeritus professor of Christian morals
in Harvard University will at once attract
the attention of our teachers in high schools
and seminaries. Its admirable and pure
style, its candor and clearness, its adequate
fullness of treatment, with its reasonable
limitations will commend it to the favor
able consideration of the heads of such in
situations. 1t is also an interesting and in
structive volume for general reading. To
the teacher and intelligent reader we heart
lily commend this excellent manual.
JOSEPH HOWARD. JR., well known for the
past twenty-five years as a brilliant and ac-
ceptable writer, is preparing life of Henry
Ward Beecher for publication by Hubbard
Brothers. AS Towards father was one of
the three founders of Plymouth church and
his most intimate friend for more than forty
years, with social intercourse at no time
interrupted, and as Howard himself by
reason of his public life, was brought into
frequent contact with Mr.. Beecher since his
early boyhood it is obvious that he ought
to have, and probably has, material at his
hand which is accessible to no other con-
temporaneous writer. The book is said to
be well under way, and will be ready for
the market early in May. Mr.. Howard, by
the way, was the author OF the comprehen-
sive and interesting obituary published in
the New York Herald the day after Mr.
Beecher's death
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-20
Every Man His Own Amanuensis.

A Mr., Taintor, who has long been associ-
ated with Professor Alexander Graham of
Bell telephone fame, has taken up the Edi-
son photograph at the point where he left
it and developed it from toy to an article
of commercial value, accomplishing what
Edison himself has long hoped to do. The
machine, as perfected, has been seen by a
number of gentlemen interested in such
matters, and before long it will be given to
the public. 1t is constructed on the same
principle as the photograph, but with
different materials, and instead of giving
out squeaking, metallic sound, as when
the sheet of tin-foil was used, it now pro-
duces full, sonorous sound, which can be
distinctly heard and understood in any part
of an ordinary-szed room. The conversa-
ton which person may address to the
graphophone is recorded upon thin sheets of
wax in the shape of a tube placed upon a
cylinder. One of these little tubes will hold
one thousand words. A merchant, for in
stance, who has forty letters to answer can
sit before one of these machines, turn the
crank and talk his answers directly into the
machine, which records them upon the wax
tube in the same manner as in the old pho
biography. Afterward one of these little
tubes can be slipped off the cylinder and
sent by mail to any part of the country
When received it will only be necessary to
put the wax tube into a similar machine and
il will reproduce the words of the original
speaker as often as may be wished. Tubes,
or envelopes in which to enclose these wax
tubes have been invented and accepted by
the post-otfiCe department for transmission
through the mails. The thin wax tubes for
use in the graphophone will be on sale at
all stationery stores at about the same rate
as letter-paper. AS soon as this machine
comes into general use it will make every
one his own amanuensis, doing away with
the necessity for "A private secretary, a
StpnOuranhpr "A \ M wi hp
preventative of forgery, since itreproduces
the exact voice of the speaker, so that those
who are familiar with it will recognize it at
once Washington Letter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-20
Herz's Telephone.

Paris dispatch to the London Times: 81
was invited to be present to-day at some
telephone experiments between Paris and
Brussels with new apparatus known as
the 'mcro-telephone push-button. These
experiments, which were made on behalf of
the two telegraphic departments of France
and Belgium, produced very lively i'm
preston on those present, and / believe
the new apparatus to be the most perfect
yet produced AS its name indicates, it has
the form of an ordinary electric push-button.
When the button has been pushed in, and
has made a sound at the other extremity, it
is taken out and is found to be attached to
a long electric wire. There is thus exposed
the telephone plate, which is extremely
sensitive, so that where il is necessary to
speak at short distances it is not necessary
to come close to the instrument For com
munications in the same street or the same
house the operator places the upper part
near himself, and without changing his po-
sition he can speak with the correspondent
at the opposite extremity He is not
obliged to put his ear to the part which
contains the button and brings back the
reply. Thus for short distances those who
make use of this apparatus speak in their
ordinary tone without changing their GUS
tomary attitudes. They may Sit or walk
about, and speak just as If those they are
addressing were present. When great dis
tances intervene, as in the experiments per-
formed to-day, in which the speakers and
hearers were separated by two hundred
miles, it is necessary to come nearer to the
apparatus, but without being obliged to
speak quite close to it. But what makes
this apparatus the most successful of tele-
phonc instruments is that it can be made
for less than Sl-tha is to say, for not more
than the price of the ordinary push-button.
Now, as it can be fitted to the electric wire
of the ordinary ringing apparatus, it follows
that it introduces complete change in our
ordinary modes of intercourse"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-20
How One Fire was Ignited.

The Boston Commercial Bulletin relates
simple story that has much point to it by
way of illustrating what may be the unsus-
pected cause of fire in such cases, as the
cause is unknown, and which we are in the
habit Of attributing TO "incendiarism,"
defective flue," rats" etc. The peculiar
fire referred to occurred recently in suburb
of Boston, and but for timely discovery and
among the supposed or inexplicabe causes.
The story runs thus: "The lady of the
house was going out to call, but heard
noise in the upper part of the house just as
she was about to shut the outside door be-
hind her. After some hesitation she re-
entered the house, went upstairs and found
the chamber carpet burning quite brskly.
Upon its extinguishment it appeared that
the breeze from an open window had blown
the match-safe from the bureau to the floor,
broken it and gnited the matches"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-20
Orleans County.
Glover.

HARLEY DwINELL has been visiting in
town the past week. - j. =. Ellis has
bought Mr.. Guilds place at the north end
of the village. Mr.. Guild has moved back
to New Hampshire. - Several of our
young and middle-aged men have recently
joined the Masons at Barton. Lincoln
Pratt is soon to commence work with A. b.
Spier and learn the harness trade. - j.
w. Scott, who joined the Methodist Epis-
copal Conference three years ago, has been
obliged to give up preaching on account of
his health and has gone into business at
West Concord. - Mrs, f. w. Pierce and
children are visiting her parents in Canton,
n. y. - The mal-carrer made his first
trip on wheels Saturday the 10th.